Maangchi
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| Channel information | |
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| Handle | @maangchi |
| Country | United States |
| Niche | Food |
| Subcategories | Learn Korean |
| Created | April 3, 2007 |
| Statistics | |
| Subscribers | 6.5 million |
| Total views | 790,582,670 |
| Videos | 611 |
| Global rank | #3,113 |
| Country rank | #1,020 in United States |
| Niche rank | #73 in Food |
| Est. earnings | $2,386 – $5,966 per month |
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Maangchi (@maangchi) is a YouTube channel from the United States in the Food niche, created on April 3, 2007.[1] As of November 2, 2026, it has 6.5 million subscribers, 791 million total views and 611 videos, ranking #3,113 among tracked channels worldwide.[2]
Overview
Maangchi is a established digital media brand that launched on YouTube in 2007, building an audience of 6,520,000 subscribers through consistent content creation. With 605 videos generating 784,197,347 total views, the channel maintains an average of 1,296,193 views per video. The channel evolved over 19 years of content creation, establishing itself as a recognized presence in its category through consistent uploads and audience engagement. Their content strategy and community building efforts have positioned them among successful YouTube creators in their field.[2]
Statistics
| Subscribers | 6,530,000 |
|---|---|
| Total views | 790,582,670 |
| Videos | 611 |
| Average views per video | 1,293,916 |
| Global rank | #3,113 |
| Rank in United States | #1,020 |
| Rank in Food | #73 |
| Monthly views (estimated) | 1,754,689 |
| Estimated monthly earnings | $2,386 – $5,966 |
| Estimated yearly earnings | $28,637 – $71,591 |
| Estimated lifetime earnings | $1.1 million – $2.7 million |
| Estimated net worth | $4.1 million |
Earnings are estimates at a revenue per thousand views of $1.36–$3.40, not reported income.
Growth
| Period | Subscribers gained | Views gained |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day | 0 | +53,671 |
| 7 days | 0 | +387,194 |
| 30 days | 0 | +1,754,689 |
| 365 days | — | — |
Milestones
Achieved
- subscribers: already past 5 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- videos: already past 500 when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
- views: already past 100 million when tracking began (February 4, 2026)
Upcoming
- subscribers: 10 million, not yet projected
- views: 1 billion, projected for August 22, 2036
Projections extrapolate recent growth and change as the channel grows.[2]
Top videos
The most-viewed videos on Maangchi's channel:[1]
| # | Title | Published | Views | Likes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Traditional kimchi recipe (Tongbaechu-kimchi: 통배추김치) | June 23, 2014 | 31,833,953 | 600,625 |
| 2 | Crunchy Korean fried chicken recipe (Dakgangjeong: 닭강정) | January 27, 2014 | 22,691,538 | 407,010 |
| 3 | How to make Easy Kimchi (막김치) | January 23, 2010 | 19,746,066 | 229,293 |
| 4 | Bibimbap (비빔밥) & Dolsot-bibimbap (돌솥비빔밥) | April 17, 2016 | 16,399,617 | 271,570 |
| 5 | Spicy rice cake (Tteokbokki: 떡볶이) | January 31, 2013 | 16,007,867 | 216,304 |
| 6 | Twisted Korean doughnuts (Kkwabaegi: 꽈배기) | November 19, 2015 | 15,966,213 | 316,239 |
| 7 | Eggplant and soy sauce side dish (가지나물) | January 16, 2015 | 13,202,920 | 175,437 |
| 8 | Japchae (Glass noodles stir-fried with vegetables: 잡채) | November 5, 2014 | 11,230,063 | 174,960 |
| 9 | Simple potato pancake (Gamjajeon: 감자전) | November 16, 2016 | 11,226,297 | 229,751 |
| 10 | How to make gimbap (aka kimbap: 김밥) | April 11, 2014 | 11,153,927 | 181,338 |
Niche and category
Maangchi's primary niche is Food, where it ranks #73 among tracked channels. It is also listed under Learn Korean (#1).[2]
| Niche | Rank |
|---|---|
| Food | #134 |
| Learn Korean | #1 |
Channel keywords: Korean food, Korean cooking, Maangchi, Korean recipe, Korean cuisine, Korean authentic recipe, travel cooking, Korean kitchen, cooking, YouTube video recipe
See also
- Veg Village Food (6.7 million subscribers)
- Nick's Kitchen (6.6 million subscribers)
- Aarif's MindVoice (6.6 million subscribers)
- Nefis Yemek Tarifleri (6.5 million subscribers)
- Andy Cooks (6.4 million subscribers)
- Epicurious (6.3 million subscribers)
- Great Big Story (6.3 million subscribers)
- GoldenGully (6.3 million subscribers)
References
- "Maangchi". YouTube.
- "Maangchi" channel statistics and rankings, retrieved November 2, 2026.
- Statistics retrieved November 2, 2026.